Behavior and Academic Support Aide - IMMEDIATE OPENING

The Role

BVP is an intentionally diverse network of tuition-free public charter schools. The Mayoral Academy seeks dedicated team members who are committed to ensuring all scholars achieve their goals for college and the world beyond.

Responsibilities

• Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can be successful in college and the world beyond
• Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community
• Cultivates the social and personal skills that will serve scholars in a complex world
• Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members
• Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school, network, and state policies
• Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures
• Attends mandatory professional development and family meet and greets

Benefits

• Competitive salary range commensurate with experience and comprehensive medical and dental plan*
• Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests
• Collaborative, team-driven culture
• Instructional coaching
• Referral bonuses
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and access to tuition reimbursement for all employees
• All staff members receive a minimum of 9 personal days per year
• 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%
• Generous parental leave benefits (paid time off, extended leave available, etc.)
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care (matched)
• Longevity Bonuses
• Impact Factors (additional compensation for shared experiences and education/certification beyond what is required)
• School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)
• Paid summer opportunities

Personal Care Attendant Opportunities

• Work one-on-one with a specific scholar needing academic and/or behavioral support
• Create an environment of respect and rapport for and with scholar
• Manage scholar behavior to allow for high levels of engagement with the content
• Model a precise and expressive use of language to effectively communicate with scholar, including expectations for learning, directions for activities, and explanations of content
• Intellectually engage all scholars in learning through well-designed learning tasks and activities created with special educators that require complex thinking, and include appropriate scaffolding
• When necessary, assist in the use of toilet facilities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of special education preferred
• Experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences preferred
• Bilingual candidates preferred, but not required
• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma required
• CPI certification required
• 2 years of experience as aide/paraprofessional in a diverse educational setting required
• Be of good character
• Meet one (1) of the following requirements:
• Successfully passed the ParaPro Assessment.
• Complete at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education
• Hold an associate’s degree or higher

Compensation Range

To Apply: Please submit your resume, professional references' contact information, and a cover letter highlighting your alignment with our mission online. If your position requires certification or licensure, please be sure to upload it. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our team. If you are selected to advance in the hiring process, you will be contacted by a BVP team member.